Frozen White Chocolate Mousse with Chocolate Sauce and Fresh Berries

This simple but elegant dessert should please all ages.  Use the best chocolate you are able to find and whatever berry is seasonal.

4 oz white chocolate, chopped
1 cup whipping cream
2 eggs, separated
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/4 tsp cardamom
2 tbsp granulated sugar

Chocolate sauce
Fresh Berries

• Line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, overhanging the edges.  Place in freezer.
• Heat a small saucepan with water until hot but not boiling.  Place a small bowl containing white chocolate over hot water being carful not to let the bottom of bowl touch water. 
• Slowly let white chocolate melt, stirring occasionally.  Remove from heat when melted.
• Beat whipping cream until soft peaks form.  Stir half into melted chocolate along with lightly stirred egg yolks, vanilla and cardamom.  When combined, fold in remaining whipped cream.
• Using clean beaters, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.  Then slowly add sugar, beating until thick and glossy.
• Fold half of egg whites into chocolate mixture until just combined.  Then fold in remaining whites.  Turn into chilled and lined loaf pan and smooth.  Place another piece of plastic wrap directly on surface and place in freezer for 7 to 8 hours or overnight.  Mousse keeps well in freezer for a week or more.
• Serve with chocolate sauce and berries.